The Public Health Officers and Technicians Council (PHOTC), the regulatory body mandated to oversee public health training and practice in Kenya, conducted a re-inspection of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health programme at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) on 27th November 2025.
The inspection team was led by Mr. William Kitagwa. Upon arrival, the team was formally received by the Acting Academic Registrar, Prof. Eliud Muli, the Dean, School of Health Sciences, Dr. Stanalus Musyoki and the Chairperson of the Department of Public Health Dr. Taratisio Ndwiga.
The re-inspection exercise aimed at assessing the University’s compliance with PHOTC training standards and requirements, following previous recommendations made by the PHOTC Council. The team evaluated key areas including academic staffing, curriculum implementation, teaching and learning facilities, laboratories, student support services, and overall readiness of the programme to deliver quality public health training.
During the exercise, the PHOTC team interacted with University management and departmental leadership, reviewed relevant documentation, and toured teaching and learning facilities within the School of Health Sciences. The engagement provided an opportunity for SEKU to demonstrate improvements made towards strengthening the BSc Public Health programme and aligning it with national regulatory expectations.
SEKU remains committed to maintaining high academic and professional standards in all its programmes and continues to work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure that its graduates are well equipped with the knowledge and skills required to serve society effectively.
